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ACC · 2021

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

2nd in ACC

10–32021 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record10–313 completed games reported
Points per game41.2Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game30.3Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate44.6%CollegeFootballData advanced metric

Across 13 completed games reported in 2021, Wake Forest has scored 536 points and allowed 394. Its scoring margin is 10.9 points per game. The offense has stayed on schedule on 44.6% of measured plays. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.

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PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY

About Wake Forest

College Football organization

Wake Forest Demon Deacons competes in ACC. This profile combines the 2021 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represents Wake Forest University in the sport of American football. The Demon Deacons compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Wake Forest plays its home football games at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium and is coached by Jake Dickert.

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Conference
ACC
Latest ranking
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Home venue
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
COVERAGE FROM ESPN

Wake Forest news & coverage

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THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME

2021 schedule & results

Sep 3
vsOld Dominion
W 42–10Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
Sep 11
vsNorfolk St
W 41–16Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
Sep 18
vsFlorida St
W 35–14Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
Sep 24
@Virginia
W 37–17Scott Stadium
Oct 2
vsLouisville
W 37–34Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
Oct 9
@Syracuse
W 40–37JMA Wireless Dome
Oct 23
@Army
W 70–56Michie Stadium
Oct 30
vsDuke
W 45–7Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
Nov 6
@North Carolina
L 55–58Kenan Stadium
Nov 13
vsNC State
W 45–42Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
Nov 20
@Clemson
L 27–48Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC)
Nov 27
@Boston College
W 41–10Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA)
Dec 4
vsPitt
L 21–45Bank of America Stadium
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM

2021 roster

Roster not available for this season

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PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY

Season statistics

Passing

Completion Percentage58.2
Completions302
Interception Percentage2.89
Interceptions15
Longest Pass75
Net Passing Yards4,303
Net Passing Yards Per Game307.4
Passing Attempts519
Passing Touchdown %7.51
Passing Touchdowns39
Passer Rating146.9
Total Sacks35

Rushing

Rushing Attempts565
Rushing Yards2,247
Yards Per Rush Attempt4.0
Long Rushing63
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns31
Rushing Yards Per Game160.5
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs0
Team Games Played14
Total Yards6,550

Receiving

Receptions302
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards4,303
Receiving Yards4,303
Receiving Touchdowns39
Long Reception75
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game307.4
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch0
Receiving First Downs0

Miscellaneous

Total 1st downs354
Rushing 1st downs116
Passing 1st downs193
1st downs by penalty45
Third Down Conversions115
Third Down Attempts231
3rd down %49.78
Fourth Down Conversions12
First Downs Attempts20
4th down %60.00
Total Penalties81
Total Penalty Yards737

Defense

Solo Tackles617
Assist Tackles335
Total Tackles952
Sacks38
Sack Yards222
Stuffs49
Passes Defended39
Average Interception Yards11.8
Long Interception83
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked1
Tackles For Loss98

Defensive Interceptions

Interceptions15
Interception Yards177
Interception Touchdowns1

General

Fumbles11
Forced Fumbles16
Fumbles Recovered14
Fumbles Touchdowns0
Games Played14

Returning

Kick Returns25
Kick Return Yards567
Yards Per Kick Return22.7
Long Kick Return99
Kick Return Touchdowns1
Punt Returns24
Punt Return Yards286
Yards Per Punt Return11.9
Long Punt Return35
Punt Return Touchdowns0
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0

Kicking

Field Goal Made23
Field Goal Attempts25
Field Goal Percentage92.0
Long Field Goal Made46
Field Goal Attempts 1-190
Field Goal Attempts 20-2913
Field Goal Attempts 30-394
Field Goal Attempts 40-497
Field Goal Attempts 50+1
Extra Points Made65
Extra Point Attempts65
Extra Point Percentage100.0

Punting

Punts52
Punt Yards2,276
Long Punt58
Gross Average Punt Yards43.8
Net Average Punt Yards40.3
Punts Blocked0
Punts Inside 2015
Touchbacks2
Fair Catches0
Punt Returns24
Punt Return Yards286
Average Punt Return Yards11.9

Scoring

Rushing Touchdowns31
Receiving Touchdowns39
Return Touchdowns2
Total Touchdowns72
Field Goals23
Kick Extra Points65
Total Two Point Conversions4
Total Points574
Total Points Per Game41.0
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